Closing Arguments in Maryland Poultry Suit

Nearly 100 spectators watched the closing arguments Friday in U.S. District Court. The Waterkeeper Alliance claims that Berlin-based Hudson Farm is violating the federal Clean Water Act by polluting a nearby river. And it claims Perdue should be held accountable for the actions of its grower.

Defense attorneys said the plaintiffs haven't proved their case and said a ruling against the farm could have far-reaching implications for farmers, the poultry industry and the Eastern Shore. Attorneys for the environmental group say they are only asking the court to enforce federal law.